Movie Review Spake: Vibrant, fun 'Oz' stays true to classic

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Film Review Oz the Great and Powerful

This film image released by Disney Enterprises shows a scene from "Oz the Great and Powerful." (AP Photo/Disney Enterprises)

Merie Weismiller Wallace

Film Review Oz the Great and Powerful

This film image released by Disney Enterprises shows James Franco, left, and Michelle Williams in a scene from "Oz the Great and Powerful." (AP Photo/Disney Enterprises, Merie Weismiller Wallace)

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Film Review Oz the Great and Powerful

This film image released by Disney Enterprises shows James Franco, as Oz, left, and the character Finley, voiced by Zach Braff, are shown in a scene from "Oz the Great and Powerful." (AP Photo/Disney Enterprises)

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Film Review Oz the Great and Powerful

This film image released by Disney Enterprises shows a scene from "Oz the Great and Powerful." (AP Photo/Disney Enterprises)

Merie Weismiller Wallace

Film Review Oz the Great and Powerful

This film image released by Disney Enterprises shows James Franco, left, and director Sam Raimi on the set of "Oz the Great and Powerful." (AP Photo/Disney Enterprises, Merie Weismiller Wallace)

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Film Review Oz the Great and Powerful

This film image released by Disney Enterprises shows the character China Girl, voiced by Joey King, left, and James Franco, as Oz, in a scene from "Oz the Great and Powerful." (AP Photo/Disney Enterprises)